Best 3 Spiced Pear Risotto Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey with our exploration of the perfect recipe for spiced pear risotto. This delectable dish combines the aromatic flavors of warm spices with the sweetness of pears, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting a restaurant-worthy spiced pear risotto that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PEAR RISOTTO

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We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve this fruity version with pork tenderloin.-Kim Berto, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 large pear, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. , Add the rice, five-spice powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cider. Cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed. , Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 25 minutes.) , Add the pear, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. If desired, top with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S SPICED PEAR BREAD

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This spiced pear bread has been a family recipe for over 30 years! Just like mom use to make! This bread is great slightly warmed with butter for breakfast or anytime!

Provided by Char and Gary

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped pears
1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar
1 cup golden raisins
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x5x3-inch loaf pans.
Combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
Combine pears, brown sugar, raisins, vegetable oil, white sugar, apple cider, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl; blend well. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes. Cool in the loaf pans before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

POACHED PEARS WITH RISOTTO

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A sweet spin off of the average risotto dish...

Provided by Elena

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ cup Arborio rice
2 ½ cups hot milk
3 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 pears, peeled, quartered and cored

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the rice. Cook the rice until it turns translucent, and begins to toast, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 of the hot milk until it has been absorbed by the rice, about 5 minutes. Pour in half of the remaining milk, and stir until absorbed before stirring in the remaining milk. Stirring in the milk should take 15 to 25 minutes total, and the rice should be mostly soft with just a little firmness in the center. Add the chocolate and 2 tablespoons of sugar, and stir 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, bring the water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pears, return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium, and continue simmering uncovered until the pears are tender, about 10 minutes.
Spoon the risotto into serving bowls and place pears on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 97.6 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

Tips:

Use ripe pears for the best flavor. Bosc or Anjou pears are good choices.
If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or apple cider.
To make the risotto even creamier, add a tablespoon of butter or cream at the end of cooking.
Garnish the risotto with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or crumbled bacon.
Serve the risotto immediately while it's hot and creamy.

Conclusion:

Spiced pear risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet pears, savory spices, and creamy risotto is sure to impress your guests. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a new vegetarian dish or a unique way to serve pears, spiced pear risotto is a great choice.